Band 6 Psychiatric Liaison Nurse - Urgent CareNHS

Job summary

The post holder will work in the function of Liaison Mental Health Nurse between Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and the Acute hospital, as part of the Psychiatric Liaison Team Assessment. To be responsible for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to service users and their carers within the acute hospital. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. As part of a team, you will deliver a proactive clinical service focusing on improving healthy wellbeing whilst also reducing the burden on acute hospital facilities through driving timely discharge and utilising integrated community pathways to reduce readmission.

Main duties of the job

• Will work as a practitioner within the acute hospital whilst liaising with other professionals.
• Will work as a generic psychiatric Liaison Specialist Practitioner Nurse.
• Responsible for the assessments, planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provisions and audit.
• Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways are maintained.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality, diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Take responsibility for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence-based care as appropriate.
• Support senior colleagues in the effective of assessments and delivery of the Psychiatric Liaison clinical service.

Job description

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.